vindicate

To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.

To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one’s rights, for example).

To demonstrate or prove the value or validity of; justify.

To exact revenge for; avenge.

Vindicated.

To assert a right to; lay claim to; claim.

To defend or support against an enemy; maintain the cause or rights of; deliver from wrong, oppression, or the like; clear from censure, or the like: as, to vindicate an official.

To support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; defend; justify.

To avenge; punish; retaliate.

Synonyms and Assert, Defend, Maintain, etc. See assert.